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LR54 KKZ

2004 BMW M5

Black Diesel 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

271,873 mi
Last recorded271,873 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M599,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 KKZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 271,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 164,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement clamp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement clamp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 162,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 158,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 152,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever high

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 140,057 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,029 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 124,219 miles

airbag light on

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Nov 2013 124,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 116,242 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 116,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 99,375 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 99,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,201 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,040 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,075 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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LR54 KKZ is a 2004 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,453cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 99,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR54 KKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR54 KKZ registered?

LR54 KKZ is a 2004 BMW M5, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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